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Asterix
Asterix stands as a defining action title on the NES. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Bit Managers
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (602)
- Last updated
Asterix Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Asterix on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Asterix Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Asterix on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Asterix" NES longplay
Asterix Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Asterix. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Lives modifier
0022:00 -
Health modifier
0023:00 -
Stars modifier
0024:00 -
Time modifier
0741:0C+073D:0C -
Invincibility
0036:16EIULIYEY0036:FF+1 -
Infinite Lives
SKVISGVG0022:63SXVISGVG -
Infinite Energy
SKVOYZVG -
Infinite Time
SLKZONSOSZEXNYAX -
Infinite Health
0023:04SXVOYZVG -
99 Stars
0024:63 -
Start With Max Health
GASIYTLA -
Start With Max Health After Loosing A Live
GEKIGTLA
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Start With 99 Lives
LTEIYTLA -
Each Star Worth 10
ZENLNTPE -
Hit Anywhere
AASUVUEI -
Jump in Midair
AAUZVOIA+GPUXKPZU+APUXEPYO -
Moon Jump
AAUZVOIA+GPUXKPZU -
One Hit Kill Final Boss
AEXLKLXP -
Instantly Beat Stage
EIOSSIEY -
Walk Thru Walls
AIXZATAL -
Enemies Walk Slower
ANUPOZAP -
No Enemies Or Items
EPNKPPEL -
Enemies Die When They Touch You
GZUUVLEP -
Fall Slower
EUUZIGEP -
Enemies Can't Drop To Lower Ledges
ELVPIYEP -
No Music
EIKELAEY -
Instantly Stop Walking After Letting Go Of A Direction
AIOXZYEY -
Stars Fall Instead Of Float
EINOZTEY -
Enemies Have Hyper Animations
ESVOXZEY -
Max Jump
EIOZALEY
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Asterix?
Asterix was developed by Bit Managers, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Asterix support?
Asterix is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Asterix?
Asterix is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Asterix for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Asterix runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Asterix in the browser?
No. Asterix streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Asterix?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Asterix work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Asterix this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Asterix. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
